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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,387 cc

LB56 NWOMOT history

LB56 NWO is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
120,941 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NWO was last recorded at 120,941 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,479 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,462 miles
Average per year
3,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,941 miles
  • 2025 – 119,479 miles
  • 2024 – 117,971 miles
  • 2023 – 115,943 miles
  • 2022 – 112,006 miles
  • 2020 – 109,612 miles
  • 2019 – 104,930 miles
  • 2018 – 99,914 miles
  • 2017 – 93,332 miles
  • 2016 – 90,373 miles
  • 2014 – 85,403 miles
  • 2013 – 82,011 miles
  • 2012 – 77,859 miles
  • 2011 – 73,817 miles
  • 2010 – 67,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,941 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3mm 265/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3.5 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All four brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,941 miles (+1,462)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,941 miles
    Test number
    685953232153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,479 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    506776627695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3mm 265/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Fail119,477 miles (+1,506)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,477 miles
    Test number
    612507682205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3mm 265/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread to 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Pass117,971 miles (+2,028)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    452860822971
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacture under covering fully covers under body not allowing a full inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,943 miles (+3,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    724862841448
    • AdvisoryManufacture under covers fitted not allowing inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,006 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,006 miles
    Test number
    926705866058
    • AdvisoryUnder body fully covered from manufacture not allowing a full inspection.

  7. Pass109,612 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    201615730748
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under car

  8. Fail109,610 miles (+4,680)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,610 miles
    Test number
    519100624495
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under car

  9. Pass104,930 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    248780042678
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,914 miles (+6,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    923215011620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81 mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,332 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,332 miles
    Test number
    769728672765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,373 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    731039575031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    405408234307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,403 miles (+3,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    448657234300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass82,011 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    336453633378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,859 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    158379322343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,817 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    619355021329
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
    • NoteUnable to fully cheak brake pipes, suspention components due to under shealds being fitted to under vehicle

  18. Fail73,817 miles (+6,525)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    467563421334
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
    • NoteUnable to fully cheak brake pipes, suspention components due to under shealds being fitted to under vehicle

  19. Pass67,292 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,292 miles
    Test number
    494476510235
    • NoteDamage to sidewall n/s/f tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

Questions about LB56 NWO

Does LB56 NWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NWO is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NWO?
The MOT on LB56 NWO is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NWO done?
LB56 NWO was recorded at 120,941 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
Has LB56 NWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NWO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NWO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 NWO find?
LB56 NWO passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded around outer edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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